Famous Birthdays
- Selmer Jackson, American actor (The Grapes of Wrath, Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp), born in Lake Mills, Iowa (d. 1971)
- Tich Freeman, English cricket leg-spin bowler (12 Tests, 66 wickets; Kent CCC), born in Lewisham, England (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Giacomo Zanella, Italian poet (b. 1820)
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About May 17, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
